Here are a couple of things to make the
most of in this amazing part of south-
east Asia:
It's cheap as fuck
With an average meal costing around
60p, there is no excuse to not indulge.
Bargaining in places is expected but
don't take the piss, this is people's
livelihood.
The food is amazing
No matter how much it tries to be
replicated back at home, a mouth-
watering green curry or delicious pad
Thai will never taste the same as it
does over there.
Learn (some of) the language
As well as getting 'local' prices, you will
get less harassed and more respected.
Do a bit of research on day-
trips
The thought of riding on an elephant
or posing with a tiger may sound
great, but the truth is these animals
are treated very badly! There are some
great sanctuaries for rescued animals
that are just as an amazing experience.
Such as the Boon Lott's Elephant
Sanctuary.
The partying is immense
Go to any island and there will be
neon face paint, buckets of vodka and
awesome baselines that could wake
the dead. The most famous party is, of
course, the full moon party in Koh Pah
Ngan which occurs ones a month.
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From blissful beaches that look like they have come
straight out of a utopian movie to trekking with
elephants in the sub-tropical jungle, Thailand is the
perfect place to spend a few months getting away
from the mundane drudge of life.
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